Lou:
I hope you are not there to get this, but if you are and reply at least I know you are safe. I heard Tim's voice on TV (he was talking to a reporter via phone) so I know he is locked in his office, but is OK right now.
Is there anything I can do (seems like a silly question)?
Reed
Ashley, Scott & I are safe in my office. You, I'm sure, know more about what's going on than we do.
Don't know much - they believe the gunman is still in the building and are trying to figure out how to approach entering the building. I am so glad to hear that you all are safe - but I so wish you were not in that building right now. I'll let you know when it looks like the police are making their move according to the TV.
Reed
Lou, Ashley & Scott here
Lou:
I thought I heard you and Ashley just after the gunshots first sounded.
I am in my office. What else to do besided research?!!
I appears like the police are treating this like a hostage situation and therefore are unwilling to try to enter the building. They have it surrounded, the TV is giving the phone number for the gunman to call, the mayor is on site... but it doesn't appear like the police are going to make the first move at the moment.
That doesn't make this seem like it will be a short resolution.
I'm glad Ashley and Scott are together... I know they would be crazed if they were separated under the circumstances.
It appears that the FBI is getting ready to storm the building. They have an armored vehicle and a swat team poised.
Reed
Unfortunately for me (probably better for the police involved) the police chief requested that no further info about police movements be shown or discussed on TV. So I won't be able to help you further with updates. It appears, at least, that they are preparing to do something soon.
Reed
TV indicated two women and one man have left the building. Don't know if they "escaped" or if it is the result of some negotiations with the gunman.
Garen was interviewed on TV, but they cut him short to go to other reporters.
Reed
People are leaving the building now. I know all of you will be home soon! Hang in there.
God be with you all,
Evelyn
We're waiting to be rescued...Ashley, Scott and I. We're okay.
Lou
your brother and sister, they both saw it on FOX & CNN. Both your and my kids call every 1/2 hour to see how you are and send their love. I was asked if you need any of them to come down to meet you when you get out?
Hi,
What a day you are having - I've talked to Ray twice and he said you will be last to be extracted. I've been praying for you since I saw the event on Fox News at 2PM (our time) this afternoon. I knew in my heart that you were in the building.
When you get home you should have a big glass of wine, take a tranquilizer and sleep for at least 10 hours.
Please know we are praying for you as well as our friends that you all will be safe.
Love you much, Barb
Just checking to see if you are still in your office or if they have moved you to the "safe room" inside the building. Accoring to the TV they have moved about 60 people from their hiding places to this "safe room".
Reed
i came to your office at 4 to take you down with me as i was escaping since the gunshots were on the side of the ob dept.
you door was closed so i ran down alone.......i waited outside till 10 pm till rob took me home since i have no keys with me......
thank god you are alive
garen
Hi,
We will definitely keep praying for you - my heart aches that you are in this situation. I can't even imagine how frightened every was and is. The news says that 60 people are in a 'safe room' and couldn't be let out of the building since they still don't know where the shooter is.
Apparently they check anyone that looks like him since they don't know whether he changed clothes or not.
Do you think you can take turns sleeping so you get a little rest?
Please know I'm there in spirit with you. Dave knows you are there, too. He also saw the news report and called Ray.
Hold on to the fact that so many of us love you and care deeply for your safety.
I love you, Barb
Thought I'd send you a verse of scripture -
I cried to the Lord with my voice,
And He heard me from His holy hill.
I lay down and slept,
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
Please try to get a little rest, OK?